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The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity consortium (TEEB) is about to wrap up commenting on its 200-page guide for bringing the goals of business into line with those of the environment.  You have until next Monday to make your views known, and Ecosystem Marketplace has been sifting through this massive work-in-progress with an eye towards doing that.  Here's what we found. [ Go To Article ]
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